The United States on Tuesday announced the first tranche of investments by Japan under a $550 billion trade deal struck in 2025 during President Donald Trump’s administration. Tokyo has committed $36 billion toward three major infrastructure projects in the US, marking the initial step in fulfilling its large-scale pledge in exchange for reduced US trade […]
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US and India strike trade deal cutting tariffs and reshaping oil ties
The United States (US) and India have reached a new trade agreement that sharply reduces US tariffs on Indian goods in exchange for India halting purchases of Russian oil and lowering trade barriers, US President Donald Trump announced on Monday. Read More: Trump announces ‘trade deal’ with India after Modi call Trump said US tariffs on Indian […]
India, EU finalise landmark trade deal, PM Modi calls it ‘mother of all deals’
India and the European Union have finalised a long-awaited trade agreement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday, calling it the “mother of all deals.” The pact aims to strengthen economic ties and hedge against volatile trade relations with the United States. Read More: Europe and India push for historic ‘mother of all deals‘ […]
India moves to finalize major trade deal with US
India expects to secure a trade deal with the United States before the end of this year, a senior official said. Most technical issues have been resolved, and remaining matters could be addressed at a political level, India’s trade secretary Rajesh Agrawal added. The agreement is expected to address tariffs, market access, and other trade […]
Trump heads to Asia amid uncertainty over Xi meeting
US President Donald Trump take off on a five-day trip to Asia on Friday. His aim is to secure trade, mineral, and ceasefire deals across Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. The visit marks Trump’s first to the region during his second term. Although his longest international tour since taking office. The trip comes amid escalating […]
Modi to attend ASEAN summit virtually
NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur virtually, ruling out a potential face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and signaling that a long-discussed trade deal between New Delhi and Washington may still be out of reach. The U.S. and India have been negotiating for months […]
US ties India trade deal to Russian oil cuts; Delhi pushes back
The United States has made it clear that India must cut back on Russian oil imports if it wants progress on a key trade deal. Although talks between the two countries are reportedly moving forward, U.S. officials have linked success to India’s stance on discounted Russian crude. This condition has sparked tensions, especially as India […]
Pakistan secures South Asia’s lowest US tariff rate: Minister
Islamabad: Pakistan has secured the lowest tariff rate in South Asia after signing a trade deal with the United States. Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani shared the news during a National Assembly session on Thursday. He said Pakistan will now face only a 19% tariff on its exports to the US. This […]
US-Pakistan trade talks reach final stage
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that a trade deal with the United States is very close. Speaking at the Atlantic Council in Washington, he claimed the agreement could be finalized in just a few days. Dar said both sides have been holding in-person and virtual meetings. He added that Pakistan’s prime minister has […]
Trade deal talks: Pakistan meets Trump team
A Pakistani delegation will soon meet US officials to discuss a potential trade deal, Bloomberg reported. US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed she will attend the meeting. The talks aim to address tariffs and strengthen bilateral trade relations between the two countries. This development comes amid Pakistan’s efforts to improve economic ties with the […]